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Mita hungry to get into ring
Published June 25th 2009, Posted in National
Whangarei’s deaf boxer ready to step into the ring
Article and photo curtesy of Emily Kernot - The Whangarei Report
The man who is believed to be New Zealand’s only Maori deaf boxing fighter is stepping into the competition ring for the first time.
At 43-years-old, Whangarei’s Mita Moses has been told he’s too old to box, but that doesn’t bother him at all.
``I’ve been training for the past two years and eight months,’’ he says. ``And I love it. I’m hungry to get into the ring.’’
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We want access to services, not compassion
Published June 23rd 2009, Posted in National
The Health and Disability Commissioner is currently reviewing the Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994 (the Act) and the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights (the Code).
DPA NZ has sent a letter to the Health and Disability Commssion about the possible inclusion of the right to ‘Compassion’ being added to the existing rights under the code as suggested by the Compassion in Healthcare Trust.
Your thoughts are welcome on this subject and will be forward to DPA NZ, the National Assembly of People with Disabilities.
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Parkinson’s NZ has launched a film!
Published June 11th 2009, Posted in National
The film is aimed at people who know nothing about Parkinson’s, and may wonder what it is, and why supporting Parkinson’s New Zealand is important. It explores the different affects that Parkinson’s can have on people - ranging from depression, to the clarification and relief a diagnosis can bring.
While we hope this film will be of use to our members, it is targeted towards the under 40 audience who are active on the internet and may not previously have known about our organisation, or our cause.
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Get creative for ‘your’ cause
Published May 26th 2009, Posted in National
A single image can change the world, get creative for your cause to win $25,000.00
On 28 May 2009, Canon will launch Creative for a Cause – a national awareness campaign encouraging New Zealanders to get creative for the causes they are passionate about. We would like to invite you and your organisation to get involved.
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Is This the Dark Ages?
Published May 19th 2009, Posted in National / 2 CommentsThe unnecessary death of a disabled woman at Hutt Valley hospital through basically starvation and neglect is atrocious in this day and age.
Are we still living in the dark ages?
Jonny Wilkinson, CEO of Tiaho Trust says “It is loathsome that it takes something like this to happen to galvanise the District Health Boards to address a systemic problem within our hospitals”.
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Tiaho learns to finger spell
Published May 13th 2009, Posted in National
Tiaho Trust was visited by Catherine Bagley, Glennis Walkinshaw, Eddie Hokianga and Manaia Tautari from Deaf Aotearoa Northland to learn some basic New Zealand Sign Language and celebrate New Zealand Sign Language Week.
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Charity Quiz Night
Published May 12th 2009, Posted in National / 1 Comment
Get your gang together for an evening of fun and laughs with Quiz Mistress Noeline Dean.
Brain Injury Association Northland is holding this evening to help raise funds to support the work they do in Northland.
Come along to the Whangarei Table Tennis Centre Kensington on Saturday 6th June at 7pm for loads of great spot prizes and quick fire auctions.
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Planning for disabled criticised
Published May 06th 2009, Posted in National / 2 CommentsBy Mike Houlahan - The Press
A new Government committee to oversee disability issues has been condemned as “window dressing” by the Disabled Persons Assembly.
In February the Government announced it would establish a ministerial committee on disability issues as its response to a scathing select-committee report into support for disabled people. That report said the needs of disabled people were frequently neglected, and its 22 recommendations included setting up a Disability Commission a move the Government rejected, calling it a “significant and costly structural change”.
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Parent Support Programme
Published May 06th 2009, Posted in National
Press Release: Parent to Parent’s ‘Parent Support Programme’
In this age of Satellite Navigation and the World Wide Web you would think none of us would ever feel lost or ill informed. However finding out our children or family members have disabilities, health impairments or special needs has been likened to finding yourself on an unexpected journey, one for which there are still painfully few maps or guidebooks.
Parent to Parent New Zealand has over 25 years experience in helping parents, caregivers and whanau on these journeys, through support and the provision of information.
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Charity Fashion Parade
Published April 30th 2009, Posted in National
The Far North Branch of Arthritis New Zealand is planning its major fundraising event for 2009, a Fashion Parade to be held at The Razza in Kerikeri on Saturday, May 2nd at 7.30 pm.
Caroline Eve has kindly offered to be a major sponsor, and will feature their Winter Range and the evening will be compered by Deputy Mayor, Sally Macauley.
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Really enjoyed the Attitude article Loren, you are settling in well and meeting loads of great people. I’ll look forward to the next episode.